Letter to Draper from Naismith (April 1935)

University of Kansas
LAWRENCE
division of physical education and
intercollegiate athletics
Mr Geo. D. Draper,
Springfield College
Springfield Mass.
My dear Draper:-
Our plans included a visit of Mrs Naismith
to her old home in Springfield. However she is afraid that she will not
be able to take the trip. We had planned to stop on the way making short
journeys, and stopping over night at some of the cities on the way. If
she can't go then it would be just as easy to make our hops somewhat
longer.
Our last quizes come on the sixth and I can leave
any time after that and if necessary even before as my exams can be out of
way before that time. Our plans included a route south through Pittsburg
and if possible by way of Lancaster. But any route that would suit the —
associations would be all right with me. I could return by way of Albany,
or by way of Canada.
I am planning to be with you on the 13th
at the latest. Let me know your program and I will fit into it as well
as I can.
Anticipating a pleasant time meeting witht he boys of an early date, and wishing you success in your coming commencement. Most sincerely yours, James Naismith, Lawrence Kans.

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University of Kansas
LAWRENCE
division of physical education and
intercollegiate athletics
Mr Geo. D. Draper,
Springfield College
Springfield Mass.
My dear Draper:-
Our plans included a visit of Mrs Naismith
to her old home in Springfield. However she is afraid that she will not
be able to take the trip. We had planned to stop on the way making short
journeys, and stopping over night at some of the cities on the way. If
she can't go then it would be just as easy to make our hops somewhat
longer.
Our last quizes come on the sixth and I can leave
any time after that and if necessary even before as my exams can be out of
way before that time. Our plans included a route south through Pittsburg
and if possible by way of Lancaster. But any route that would suit the —
associations would be all right with me. I could return by way of Albany,
or by way of Canada.
I am planning to be with you on the 13th
at the latest. Let me know your program and I will fit into it as well
as I can.
Anticipating a pleasant time meeting witht he boys of an early date, and wishing you success in your coming commencement. Most sincerely yours, James Naismith, Lawrence Kans.

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